KATHMANDU, March 3: The Ministry of Health and Population is set to launch ´Medicine Intake Mega Campaign´ in 41 districts of the country in two phases to eradicate elephantiasis.

The first round of the campaign will be held from March 7-9 touching on the districts of Bhojpur, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Dhankuta, Terathun, Okhaldhunga, Pancthar, Siraha, Saptari, Udayapur, Arghakhanchi including 38 districts. The next phase of the campaign will take place in three districts of Kathmandu Valley on March 14, 15 and 16, respectively.